OM 606, how many stuck glowplugs out there? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

pimpernell · #6 01-26-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dwayneb

I am looking at a 95 E300 D. I have read the various posts about stuck glowplugs. How many of ya'll have had stuck glowplugs that you couldn't get out?

Is there a special tool available for use with the glowplugs on this engine?

Is the N/A 606 as likely to have the stuck glowplugs as the 98 and 99?

Thanks,

The glow plug issue seems to be more about carbon buildup rather than seized glow plug threads. I recently changed out all 6 plugs in my 96 e300d, and as mentioned by other posters, sweat and patience is a big part of the job. The plug nearest the firewall, between the block and oil filter housing was the one that was bad. Using a lot of PB Blaster and Freeze-Off, I was able to get it out after about 6 hours of minuscule movements back and forth. Information provided by other posters indicated that 45 n/m was the failure point of beru glow plugs, and I used a torque wrench in the removal of the plugs, and tried to stay within that value. Very nerve wracking job, but doable with a little time and patience.